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Perry-Jay

Boy Name day: February 3
Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry: on birth records it is written Perry (78,448 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Perry page.
Origin: Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin. Meaning: Dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.
From Old English 'pyrige' meaning pear tree, used as a locational surname; also a short form of Peregrine (Latin Peregrinus, 'pilgrim').

Name day for Perry-Jay

February 3

Why this day? Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry, and shares its name day.

Perry-Jay is celebrated in the United States on February 3.

The story of the name Perry-Jay

Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry. It keeps its origin (Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin) and meaning — dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler', and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Perry-Jay is rarely written as such: the Perry-Jays are Perrys (78,448 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Perry page.

Frequently asked questions about Perry-Jay

What does Perry-Jay mean?

Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry, which means dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.

When is Perry-Jay's name day?

February 3, together with Perry: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Perry-Jay a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Perry.

Perry-Jay's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Kerry96%
  2. Neil96%
  3. Glenn96%
  4. Darrell96%
  5. Kevin96%
  6. Terry96%
  7. Jerome96%
  8. Barry96%
  9. Carolyn95%
  10. Colleen95%

Bottom 10

  1. John50%
  2. Joseph56%
  3. Johnny58%
  4. Jimmy58%
  5. Tommy59%
  6. Connie59%
  7. Karl59%
  8. Constance59%
  9. Barbara60%
  10. Terri61%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Penny96%
  3. Ronnie96%
  4. Nancy96%
  5. Denise96%
  6. Terry96%
  7. Barry94%
  8. Laurie94%
  9. Renee94%
  10. Glenda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee48%
  3. Johnny49%
  4. Jimmy54%
  5. Tommy57%
  6. Melody59%
  7. Jon60%
  8. Marilyn60%
  9. Don60%
  10. Jim61%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Carla48%
  2. Dean48%
  3. Wanda52%
  4. Gloria53%
  5. Karl54%
  6. Marilyn55%
  7. Regina55%
  8. Jane56%
  9. Jeanne56%
  10. Jo56%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. John48%
  2. Constance53%
  3. Martha53%
  4. Roberta53%
  5. Connie53%
  6. Karl54%
  7. Joseph55%
  8. Barbara56%
  9. Jon61%
  10. Anne61%
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